Paid parking pilot project resumes in Norfolk

Norfolk County’s paid parking pilot project returns to lakeside communities on Thursday.

The project, initiated last year, will run until the Labour Day weekend.

“For the second year of the parking pilot project, we have made changes to the program that mirror communities similar to Norfolk, and the addition of a resident pass provides a valuable option for our community members,” said Mayor Amy Martin. “Both council and staff thought it was important to consider the feedback provided by the public and will do so again after this season’s pilot finishes.”

Changes to this year’s initiative includes an increase in paid parking spaces to 468 from 182. The additional locations include Cedar Drive in Turkey Point and Erie Boulevard in Long Point.

The paid parking rate is $4 an hour for all areas from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Paid parking spots are identified by green lines.

Meanwhile, residential paid parking permits are now available.

Those with resident permits are allowed to park for up to four hours a day. For any additional time that day, those with resident passes are charged the regular $4 per hour rate.

Resident passes can be purchased by individuals with a verified Norfolk County residential address, or those who own property in Norfolk but live elsewhere (such as cottage owners) for $20 per vehicle. The permit is good for the length of the pilot program.

County officials, in a statement issued Tuesday, said five pay stations for the project have not yet arrived.

In the interim, Long Point will initially have only one pay station located at the Abigail Becker parking lot. Three additional units will be added along Erie Boulevard in the coming weeks.

Turkey Point will begin the project without any in-person stations. However, two will be installed when they become available.

County officials are encouraging visitors to these areas to use the mobile app or website to book their space. Signs displaying the parking zone number and QR codes that link to the website are posted in these locations.

Meanwhile, county residents and visitors can expect to see an increase in parking enforcement over the summer. The county has added four temporary positions to its bylaw enforcement department to assist with parking enforcement.

Vehicles will be checked more often. County officials urge residents and visitors to be mindful of time limits and restrictions especially in downtown areas where parking is often at a premium during the summer.

Maps and locations can be found at

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For more information about residential paid parking visit

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